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We will act beyond the geographic region: Analyst

Amid rising US military deployments near Iran, questions are mounting over Washington’s intentions and the risk of wider conflict.

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Amid heightened US military activity in the region and growing tensions with Iran, questions are mounting over Washington’s intentions and the potential for a wider confrontation.

Assistant professor of international relations, university of Isfahan, Mohsen Farghani argues that US military deployments reflect Washington’s declining regional influence, while Iran’s shift away from strategic patience toward a more assertive deterrence doctrine signals a new phase in the confrontation.